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BF13 JKX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,302 mi
Last recorded201,302 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 201,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 193,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 179,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 162,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,367 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 126,202 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Grill Damaged (Badge Area) Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BF13 JKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF13 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF13 JKX registered?

BF13 JKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BF13 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 JKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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